Eastman Student in Running for YouTube Symphony Orchestra; Online Community Voting for Favorites

Eastman School of Music sophomore Nicholas Fitton has been selected as a finalist for the YouTube Symphony Orchestra and the chance to perform under world-renowned conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. Billed as the world’s first collaborative online orchestra, the YouTube Symphony Orchestra Project has two components: the creation of a symphony performance from video submissions, and…

Renowned Soprano Tony Arnold is In Residence at Eastman School of Music

Soprano Tony Arnold, an internationally acclaimed interpreter of contemporary music, is this year’s Howard Hanson Visiting Professor of Composition at the Eastman School of Music. She will be in residence until April 2, coaching students, participating in symposiums, and singing with several Eastman ensembles. Her appearances will include performances of works by Eastman faculty and…

Eastman Organ Faculty, Students Star on 'Pipedreams'

Eastman School of Music faculty and students are the featured performers in local concerts being recorded for broadcast on the nationally syndicated radio program Pipedreams. The series, which is produced and distributed by American Public Media, airs locally on classical public radio station WXXI-FM 91.5. Professors Hans Davidsson, David Higgs, and William Porter will be…

Spring Semester at Eastman School of Music Brings Guest Concerts, Music Festivals, Faculty Performances, and More

Concerts at Eastman School of Music this semester celebrate a vast range of musical styles and genres through an exciting line-up of guest artists and dramatic performances by world-renowned Eastman faculty, gifted students, and guest artists. On Friday, Jan. 23, Eastman alumna and Grammy Award winner Maria Schneider brings her Jazz Orchestra to the Eastman…